✓ "Friends don't let friends eat junk food." – A funny way to remind yourself and your friends to make healthier food choices together.
✓ "Eat the rainbow, not just beige!" – A playful reminder to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, instead of relying on beige processed foods.
✓ "If it has a mascot, it's probably not good for you!" – A silly way to remind yourself that many processed foods marketed towards kids are often high in sugar and unhealthy fats.
Remembering these fun little sayings can help you stay motivated and on track with your healthy eating goals, and promote physical health through self-care.
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." – Hippocrates
This quote by Hippocrates emphasizes the importance of using food as a means of maintaining good health and preventing illness. It suggests that the foods we eat can have a significant impact on our overall well-being and that we should prioritize a healthy diet as a form of preventive medicine.
One famous story about food involves former US President Bill Clinton. During his presidency, Clinton was known for his love of junk food, including fast food and McDonald's. However, in 2004, he underwent heart surgery and was advised to change his diet.
In a 2010 interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Clinton shared a funny story about his post-surgery dietary restrictions. He said that while he was allowed to have chicken and fish, he was banned from having any red meat, cheese, or ice cream. He joked that he was "living on chicken breasts and turkey burgers" and that he had become "a pretty good cook."
Clinton then recounted a funny incident where he tried to cook a turkey burger for himself for the first time. He said that he seasoned the turkey patty with all the spices he could find, including cumin, coriander, and chili powder, but it still tasted bland. He then decided to add some mustard to the patty, but accidentally grabbed the wrong bottle and ended up squeezing out a big glob of horseradish instead. The result was a turkey burger that was so spicy, he couldn't eat it.
Despite the mishap, Clinton continued to experiment with cooking and healthy eating, and has since become a proponent of a plant-based diet.
Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water throughout the day can help keep your body hydrated and support optimal physical function.